The Globe has obtained court documents from U.S. District Court and says a friend of Ramirez dropped his name in an effort to avoid arrest while transporting drugs from New York to Massachusetts. The friend later admitted Ramirez had no connection to the drugs.

Following Sunday's report, Ramirez's agent, Adam Katz, released a statement, saying, “The reporting on Hanley’s involvement in this matter was reckless and irresponsible. It’s unfortunate that one careless, inaccurate story can generate such widespread negative and damaging coverage. Hanley is pleased to be absolved from wrongdoing and having any involvement in this matter.”

Ramirez, the Boston Red Sox, and MLB had all issued statements saying they were unaware of any investigation into the former Sox infielder.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora even spoke following the Sox game Friday night saying he wasn't aware of any investigation, and he hoped the report wasn't true.

Alex Cora on Hanley Ramirez Report: 'I Hope It's Not True'

Boston Red Sox Manager Alex Cora addressed a report Friday night that said former Sox player Hanley Ramirez is being eyed in a state and federal investigation.

(Published Friday, June 22, 2018)

"You know the organization didn't know about this, and I didn't know about this you know. Our decision was made basically on baseball, you know baseball related. And you know I hope it's not true," he said following the team's 14-10 win over the Seattle Mariners.

The Red Sox have maintained that Ramirez was released from the team for baseball performance reasons.